Category Archives: adoption-blogs

Adopted Child Syndrome verses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Judith Land

Post traumatic stress disorder and adopted child syndrome similarly explain the psychological trauma that may result from exposure to a severely distressing event. Post traumatic stress disorder is an intense psychological condition that develops after a person is exposed to a traumatic event, … Continue reading →

Posted in adopted, adoptee, Adoption, adoption-blogs, Parenting | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Incredible Discoveries Await Curious Adoptees

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Judith Land

“Even when it isn’t possible, or desirable to contact family members directly, it can still be highly rewarding to study history, lifestyles, social influences, cultural customs, and language, and learn about the geographic places from which your ancestors originated.” Judith … Continue reading →

Posted in adopted, adoptee, Adoption, adoption-blogs, Children, Parenting | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

On Children

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Judith Land

Kahlil Gibran             And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, Speak to   us of Children. And he said: Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters … Continue reading →

Posted in adoptee, adoption-blogs, Children, Life, Parenting, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Adoption and Conventional Wisdom

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Judith Land

“The next time someone challenges your personal beliefs about post traumatic stress disorder resulting from maternal deprivation, ask yourself if their way of thinking is restricted by conventional wisdom. The health hazards of using pesticides when growing fruits and vegetables … Continue reading →

Posted in adopted, adoptee, Adoption, adoption-blogs, Children, Parenting | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Adoption Triggers Intense Feelings

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Judith Land

“Life is an endless trial. Death is the certain verdict. Pain teaches you more than pleasure. Adversity teaches you more than comfort. Even a small glimmer of hope tantalizingly far in the future, can help adoptees overcome the anxieties and … Continue reading →

Posted in adoptee, Adoption, adoption-blogs, Children, Life, Parenting | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Adoption—Transcendence is Key to a Better Life

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Judith Land

“Transcendence refers to the very highest and most inclusive levels of human consciousness. Adoptees that learn to ‘transcend’ the limitations of conventional thinking and common obstacles of daily living are best able to overcome continuous dull pain to achieve good … Continue reading →

Posted in adopted, adoptee, adoption-blogs, Children, Parenting | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment